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Meaning of the word snake in English

What does snake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snake

US /sneɪk/
UK /sneɪk/
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Noun

1.

a long, limbless reptile which has no eyelids, a short tail, and jaws that are capable of opening very wide.

Example:
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A venomous snake slithered through the grass.
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He has a fear of snakes.
Synonym:
serpentviper
2.

a treacherous or deceitful person

Example:
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He's a real snake, always trying to trick people.
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Beware of that man; he's a total snake.
Synonym:
traitordeceiverbackstabberbetrayerdouble-crosser

Verb

1.

to move in a winding or twisting course, like a snake

Example:
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The river snaked through the valley.
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The path snaked up the hillside.
Synonym:
windtwistmeandercoilzigzag
2.

to move in a stealthy or treacherous manner

Example:
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He tried to snake his way into the conversation.
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Don't let him snake your ideas.
Synonym:
sneakcreepslitherstealpilfer
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